Best Fit
In our constant quest to hire people, find new customers and acquire business capital to support growth, it can be tempting and expedient to choose what first appears. If you opt instead for finding the best fit, and achieving the success that follows, it’s worth adhering to a process that enables you to get it […]
Leadership by Example
There are three types of people: 1. Those who Can and Do; 2. Those who Can and Don’t; 3. Those who Can and Do, without being asked. Of the three, the first are workers in the world of business. The second category, sadly, tends to decline into the sub-category of those who no longer can, […]
Personal Leadership
As we prepare to celebrate the somber Memorial Day holiday, along with the semi-official start of the summer season, we have an opportunity to show respect and pay our respects to those in uniform who have served this great nation.Thousands have come before us to protect the freedom we all enjoy and serve as a […]
Cultivate the Soil
Happy New Year! This article is my 87th cultivation(s) post since I began sharing thoughts and ideas with you on growing a bountiful culture. The Winter Season and commencement of a New Year are the ideal time to plan and prepare for the “Growing Season” ahead.Growing a business is a lot like farming, something that […]
Texas Promise
The Great State of Texas is a big place, one full of big opportunities and matching expectations. This week I had the pleasure to meet the leadership team at Texas Services, another division of the parent company that also owns Austin Outdoor. Those folks are running an arbor care business that produces strong results above […]
Knowing
When you know you can, do it!When you’re not quite sure if you can, try it.When you know you need some help, go get that.But never, ever, do nothing!
Send In The Marines! [Guest Post]
Once a Marine, always a Marine. When John Faulkner founded Cornerstone Solutions Group in the mid-1980’s, he did it in classic Marine style. The result was an outstanding business that grew steadily and has consistently provided outstanding service for clients and opportunities for employees. At the center of it is Cornerstone’s vibrant culture, which made […]